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Jillian Pikora

Senior Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

Jillian is an editor and reporter based out of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. She has a degree in Political Science and is a former political campaign manager. For over a decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Before joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently assists in managing Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; as well as reporting stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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Meth, Crack Seized In Cape May County SWAT Raid: Prosecutor Meth, Crack Seized In Cape May County SWAT Raid: Prosecutor
Meth, Crack Seized In Cape May County SWAT Raid: Prosecutor Crack cocaine and methamphetamine were seized during a SWAT raid in the Burleigh section of Middle Township, authorities announced on Wednesday, April 16. A months-long investigation by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force led to the bust, according to Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland. The DEA, Middle Township Police, and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team assisted in executing multiple court-authorized search warrants. During the coordinated operation, officers searched several homes and seized under a half-ounce of meth and crack, along with distr…

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Child Porn Sent Through App Discovered On Man’s Phone: Ocean County Prosecutor Child Porn Sent Through App Discovered On Man’s Phone: Ocean County Prosecutor
Child Porn Sent Through App Discovered On Man’s Phone: Ocean County Prosecutor A forensic search of a Tuckerton man’s phone uncovered child sexual abuse material he had sent to other users using a mobile app, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on Wednesday, April 16. Reuben Tallman, 62, is charged with two counts of Distribution of Child Pornography and one count of Possession of Child Pornography, according to the prosecutor’s office. The investigation began with a cyber-tip to the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tip indicated that someone h…

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NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree
NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree A New York man living in Atlantic City turned a Jersey Shore crime spree into chaos—smashing into an Audi, trying to yank a woman from her car, and climbing into a patrol cruiser before being dragged out by officers, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced on Wednesday, April 16. Andrew Williams, 45, pleaded guilty to eluding, burglary, and fraudulent use of a credit card after his wild day in Brick and Stafford townships on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Stolen Wallets, Crashed Van, Attempted Carjacking It all started when an off-duty Brick Township officer saw two men near a blaring…

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Flames Engulf Tractor-Trailer Cab On Route 222 In Manheim Township: Fire Crews (PHOTOS) Flames Engulf Tractor-Trailer Cab On Route 222 In Manheim Township: Fire Crews (PHOTOS)
Flames Engulf Tractor-Trailer Cab On Route 222 In Manheim Township: Fire Crews (Photos) A tractor-trailer went up in flames on Route 222 in Manheim Township, prompting a multi-unit firefighting response, authorities announced. The commercial vehicle fire happened on the evening of Tuesday, April 15, according to B-Shift personnel with Manheim Township Fire Rescue. Truck 204 arrived on scene to find the cab of a tractor-trailer “well involved” in flames. Engine 201 crews quickly deployed two hose lines to knock down the fire, while Engines 202 and 203 joined Tanker 29 from West Earl Fire Station to supply water, fire officials said. No injuries were reported, and the driver sa…

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'Exorcism Spells,' Blood Found Shooting Scene; Mechanicsburg Man Pleads Mentally Ill Guilty 'Exorcism Spells,' Blood Found Shooting Scene; Mechanicsburg Man Pleads Mentally Ill Guilty
'Exorcism Spells,' Blood Found Shooting Scene; Mechanicsburg Man Pleads Mentally Ill Guilty A Mechanicsburg man has pleaded guilty but mentally ill after his girlfriend was shot in the face inside their home, police and court records show. Timothy Zidik, 62, entered the plea to felony aggravated assault on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, before Cumberland County Judge Jessica Brewbaker. He was sentenced to six to twelve months in jail and ordered to submit to mental health treatment, avoid contact with the victim, and provide a DNA sample. Police say the disturbing scene unfolded just before 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Zidik’s home on the 300 block of West Allen Street, Mec…

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Man Caught Fondling Himself In Woman’s Backyard: Suffolk County Police Man Caught Fondling Himself In Woman’s Backyard: Suffolk County Police
Man Caught Fondling Himself In Woman’s Backyard: Suffolk County Police A Long Island man is accused of trespassing into a woman’s backyard and pleasuring himself in plain sight, police announced on Wednesday, April 16. Elvis Maldonado, 43, of Dietz Street in Hempstead, was arrested after a disturbing incident that happened in South Hempstead at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 14, according to Nassau County detectives. Maldonado was allegedly seen by a 32-year-old woman exposing himself and touching his genitals in her backyard, authorities said. Following an investigation, officers located Maldonado and arrested him without incident. He is charged with Public Lewdne…

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Debit Card Skimmer Found In ATM Inside Columbia CVS: Police Debit Card Skimmer Found In ATM Inside Columbia CVS: Police
Debit Card Skimmer Found In ATM Inside Columbia CVS: Police A skimming device capable of stealing card information was discovered inside an ATM at a CVS Pharmacy in Columbia, police announced on Monday, April 14 at 11:59 a.m. The debit and credit card skimmer was located in the Santander Bank ATM inside the CVS at 615 Locust St., at the corner of 6th and Locust Street, authorities said. The device was found on the evening of Saturday, April 12, though it's currently unknown how long the device had been in place. Columbia Borough Police confirmed they are now in possession of the skimmer. Officials are urging anyone who used the machine on or be…

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Man Extradited From Puerto Rico For Incest, Child Rape In York County: Police Man Extradited From Puerto Rico For Incest, Child Rape In York County: Police
Man Extradited From Puerto Rico For Incest, Child Rape In York County: Police A man extradited from Puerto Rico is facing multiple felony charges for sexually abusing a child under 13 in York County, Spring Garden Township Police announced on Tuesday, April 15. Brayam Rene Lazu-Correa, 31, is accused of raping a child and committing incest with a minor, according to court documents. The investigation began on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, after police received a Childline Report from the York County District Attorney's Office around 11:15 a.m., authorities said. Following the report, Spring Garden Township Police investigated allegations against Lazu-Correa, whose last kn…

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Pennsylvania Man Drowns After Minivan Plunges Into Celebration Lake: Florida Highway Patrol Pennsylvania Man Drowns After Minivan Plunges Into Celebration Lake: Florida Highway Patrol
Pennsylvania Man Drowns After Minivan Plunges Into Celebration Lake: Florida Highway Patrol A Pittsburgh man drowned after his vehicle became submerged in a lake in Celebration, Florida, authorities said Tuesday, April 15. The crash happened around 3:37 p.m. near Bloom Street and Front Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 71-year-old was reversing his Chrysler Pacifica out of a parking spot on Bloom Street when, for an unknown reason, he accelerated forward, struck a curb and fence, and then drove into the lake. The van sank approximately 20 to 30 feet underwater near The Inn at Celebration, Autograph Collection, Osceola County Fire Rescue said. Due…

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Officer Otto Cruz, York County's Humane Hero, Dies At 47; SPCA Closes To Mourn Officer Otto Cruz, York County's Humane Hero, Dies At 47; SPCA Closes To Mourn
Officer Otto Cruz, York County's Humane Hero, Dies At 47; SPCA Closes To Mourn A beloved protector of animals and voice for the voiceless has died. Humane Society Police Officer Otoniel “Otto” Cruz passed away on Saturday, April 12, the York County SPCA announced. The shelter closed to the public on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16, as staff mourned the loss of their cherished colleague. Otto Cruz, 47, of York, was more than an officer—he was a bridge-builder, an advocate, and a father. Originally from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Cruz became a police officer at just 18 years old. He served for a decade before relocating to Pennsylvania, where he continued his mission …

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